12 More Up-and-Comers Become Faculty Scholars

Leeds' newest Faculty Scholars received named positions and financial support to take their exemplary talents and contributions even further. 

Long renowned for its exceptional faculty, the Leeds School of Business once again celebrates the groundbreaking research and innovative teaching of up-and-coming pre-tenure track and non-tenure track faculty through the Faculty Scholars initiative. Earlier this year, the school bestowed 17 junior faculty with the prestigious distinction of a named position and with it, an annual expense account to further their teaching, research and professional development. 

Last month, Leeds added 12 more standouts to Faculty Scholars.  

“Whether inspiring students in the classroom or driving progress across diverse disciplines, they exemplify what it means to be scholars, leaders and agents of change,” said Tandean Rustandy Endowed Dean of Leeds School of Business Vijay Khatri. 

The Faculty Scholars initiative not only benefits faculty, but also the broader academic community. By empowering scholars to pursue their research, enhance their teaching and engage in professional growth, it helps attract and retain top talent at Leeds—contributing to a more vibrant and dynamic academic environment that ultimately benefits students. 

To date, 13 generous donors have stepped forward to bestow 29 faculty members with the award.  

Congratulations to the 12 new Faculty Scholars:  

Simona Abis 
Dean’s Faculty Scholar  

Heather Adams 
Dean’s Faculty Scholar 

Quentin Andre 
Dean’s Faculty Scholar 

Andrea Buffa  
Stone Family Faculty Scholar   

David Drake 
Stone Family Faculty Scholar   

Ashton Hawk 
Dean’s Faculty Scholar 

Joe Gladstone 
Peterson Faculty Scholar 

Marcia Kwaramba 
Dean’s Faculty Scholar 

Becca Mitchell 
Stone Family Faculty Scholar   

Andrea Pawliczek 
Stone Family Faculty Scholar  

Salma Shukri 
Dean’s Faculty Scholar 

Andrew Stephan 
Dean’s Faculty Scholar 

Find out who the first 17 were.